Conjugation of "Bury" — All Forms, Examples, and Usage
"Bury" is a regular English verb. This page lists every conjugated form of "bury" — past, present, future, and all perfect/continuous tenses — with example sentences and grammar notes useful for ESL students, writers, and language teachers.
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All 12 Tenses of "Bury"
Quick reference table — every tense form of "bury" with the first-person example and a link to the grammar guide for that tense.
| Tense | Example (I) | Quick rule |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Present | I bury |
Used for habits, facts, routines, and permanent situations. Full rule → |
| Simple Past | I buried |
Used for completed actions at a specific time in the past. Full rule → |
| Simple Future | I will bury |
Used for predictions, decisions made at the moment, and promises. Full rule → |
| Present Continuous | I am burying |
Used for actions happening right now or temporary situations. Full rule → |
| Past Continuous | I was burying |
Used for actions in progress at a specific moment in the past. Full rule → |
| Future Continuous | I will be burying |
Used for actions that will be in progress at a specific future time. Full rule → |
| Present Perfect | I have buried |
Used for past actions with present relevance, life experiences, or unfinished situations. Full rule → |
| Past Perfect | I had buried |
Used for an action that was completed before another past action. Full rule → |
| Future Perfect | I will have buried |
Used for an action that will be completed before a specific future time. Full rule → |
| Present Perfect Continuous | I have been burying |
Used for actions that started in the past and continue now, with focus on duration. Full rule → |
| Past Perfect Continuous | I had been burying |
Used for ongoing actions in the past that continued up to another past moment. Full rule → |
| Future Perfect Continuous | I will have been burying |
Used for actions that will have been ongoing up until a specific future time. Full rule → |
Past Tense of "Bury" — Buried
The past simple of "bury" is "buried" — formed by adding "-ed". Use it for actions that were completed at a specific time in the past, such as "yesterday", "last week", or "in 2020". For the full grammar of this tense, see our simple past tense guide.
Past Participle of "Bury" — Buried
The past participle of "bury" is "buried" — the same form as the past simple, since "bury" is a regular verb. Use it after "have/has/had" for perfect tenses ("I have buried") and after "be" for passive voice ("It was buried").
Is "Bury" Regular or Irregular?
"Bury" is a regular English verb. Its past simple and past participle are both formed by adding "-ed" to give "buried". The 3rd-person singular present is "buries" and the gerund/present participle is "burying".
Conjugation pattern: regular: add -ed for past simple and past participle
Common Mistakes with "Bury"
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Wrong: She bury often.
Correct: She burys often.
Add "s" to the verb when the subject is third-person singular (he/she/it).
Conjugation Tables for "Bury"
Negative Forms
- Simple present: I do not bury · He does not bury
- Simple past: I did not bury · She did not bury
- Present perfect: I have not buried · He has not buried
Question Forms
- Simple present: Do you bury? · Does he bury?
- Simple past: Did you bury?
- Present perfect: Have you buried?
Passive Voice (where applicable)
- Simple present passive: It is buried
- Simple past passive: It was buried
- Present perfect passive: It has been buried
Frequently Asked Questions About "Bury"
- Is "bury" regular or irregular?
- "bury" is a regular verb. Add -ed for past simple and past participle: "buried".
- What is the past tense of "bury"?
- The simple past of "bury" is "buried".
- When do I use simple present vs present continuous with "bury"?
- Use simple present for habits, facts, and routines: "I bury every day." Use present continuous for actions happening right now: "I am burying right now."